Score: 10

"Innovative!"

submission: Charcoalmation

date: November 28, 2009

For something that was done in charcoal with a kneaded eraser; you did an excellent job on this. It may not have the best animation, nor the longest; but you got a daily first place, and you should be glad with what you got.

What I did like:
-Something that has not been done before.
-Nice song you chose.

What I didn't like:
-The Filesize, but that affects those with dial-up connections.

Overall: Is a ten out of ten up to your standards?

Score: 7

"This isn't bad by any means."

submission: Sketch Tucker Tribute

date: November 27, 2009

Larry McKee, I would like to say "Welcome Back." With that out of the way, I'll start with the critique. First of all, the menu is very smooth, consistent, and well animated. I think you've improved quite a bit in the flash drawing department since Mega Man and Pompous Robots. However, the various designs of Sketch over the years needed some actual shading. You should study how light works, perspective, and probably anatomy. That will make your character even better over time. A lot of people will scoff at this for not having much in animation, but the fact that it's different than what you see here makes up for that. As for the fanart, it could be improved upon quite a bit. If there is one other thing that could be improved upon is the needlessly huge filesize. Three Megabytes for something like this is ridiculous.

What I liked about this:
-Something different
-Smooth lineart
-Slick-looking menus
-Original character

What I didn't like:
-Character could have used some shading.
-The fanart isn't as good as the flash-drawn art.
-Could have used some sound effects.
-Needs optimization
-Not everyone will like the anthro-styled character.

Overall: Here's a Seven out of ten, and if you have the time; try doing some still lifes.

Score: 7

"Not bad, but it needs improvement."

submission: Big Bad Uncle

date: November 10, 2009

Knox, I would like to say "Welcome Back to NG." Unlike Legendary Frog, your return was needed. However, this needs a bit of improvement and I will have to explain. While I don't mind your blob characters, you could have animated their walk cycles a bit more. On the other hand, comedy doesn't need great animation, just enough to get the point across; and that's the way it should be on Newgrounds. As for the humor, mildly funny and simple. Nothing bad with that because not everything has to be like Rats on Cocaine (Dean Packis rules). However, your character voices need improvement, even though that's part of the joke; just like Eskimo Bob.

What I do like:
-Good image quality
-Mildly funny
-Good animation for clay

What I did not like:
-Voice acting could be better.
-The characters could use better walk and run cycles.

Overall: Knox, here's your seven out of ten. As for future NG submissions, you should do more Newgrounds Deathmatch cartoons; I know plenty of flash cartoonists/voice actors/characters who deserve to be put in the ring.

Score: 9

"I thought it was pretty funny."

submission: Crotchless Chaps

date: August 6, 2009

While this cartoon had its dry moments, I laughed half the time. Plus, you made great use of various Audio portal songs. The graphics were good, but you could have made your characters blink once in a while to add to it. While this cartoon doesn't have any fancy hand-drawn animation, but it was enough to get the point across. The voice acting was excellent, but I think that you should've got one of your female friends to do some of the women. However, you still did a good job in the sound department.

What I liked:
-Well-drawn and sufficient animation
-Funny
-Great soundtrack
-Good voice acting
-Different from other comedy flash

What I didn't like:
-Some parts could have been funnier
-Not everyone will like your female voices

Overall: For proving that you can do (somewhat) original comedy; here's a nine out of ten.

Score: 10

"An excellent parody that also satirizes..."

submission: tWHYlight

date: July 28, 2009

...at the same time. Even though I never saw Twilight (or Buffy the Vampire Slayer for that matter), I understand where you're coming from. I saw an anime called Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann and was boring & stupid as hell. As for the actual parody:

The animation, while not up to par with what you see on TV or in theaters, is enough to get the point across (the way it should be on NG). I also commend your lip synchronization skills, which were better that what you usually see here. Truth is, I'm getting sick of frame-by-frame/hand-drawn animation zealots who think they run the portal and would like to see them get lampooned. Plus, those gag posters were pretty damned witty although they could have used some more variation such as "Another Scary Movie Sequel/Knockoff" and "Popular Anime Movie That Is Boring As Hell Yet Gets Rave Reviews." The sound is another one of this parody's high points with excellent voice acting and enjoyable outro song. However, there's no sound effects, but you didn't need them for that would drown out the diologue. Speaking of which, it was really funny and made good use of the actual movie quotes.

What I liked:
-Witty
-Good art and animation
-Good voice acting
-Sums up my thoughts about Teeny-bopper flicks in a succinct and funny way.

What I didn't like:
-Posters could have used more variation.
-The easter eggs are superfluous, but those are just minor nitpicks.

Overall: Like Baron von Brunk, you are one of the pioneers of parody. Here's your ten for your sharp wit and smart writing.

Score: 7

"Chuckleworthy, but unoriginal."

submission: How to NG Animator God 2

date: July 7, 2009

Even though I chuckled at this, it still doesn't compensate for the fact that this copies off of NG Sticks and Portal Detour. The art was well done in several parts, but could have been animated better. I don't have a beef with hentai, but the jabs at hentai cartoonists was a bit enjoyable.

What I did like:
-Chuckleworthy
-The taunts at people who use internet fads as joke material.
-Decent art quality

What I didn't like:
-Too much like Portal Detour and NG Sticks, which were made back in 2000-2001.
-Could have been funnier, as well as animated better.

Overall: Here's your seven, but I think it is time you guys came up with your own ideas instead of copying off of older flash cartoons.

Score: 10

"Excellent and stylish!"

submission: Like a Brother

date: June 21, 2009

This reminds me of the following:
A: Robot on Robot
B: 50s and 60s cartoons (in a good way)
I'm surprised that this hasn't made the top 50, but the score that it has is still worthy of celebration. Now with that out of the way, onto the review:
Artwise, it is well done and very stylish. To quote Bruce Lee (I don't know if he actually said that): "When one has no style, one can fit in with any style." Even though Hans Van Harken has a similar drawing style; the style in this video was much better due to the character designs used in it. Then there is the actual animation, which is a great blend of tweening and frame-by-frame. Reminds me of the earlier frame by frame stuff in the portal (2000-2002). So, there are no complaints from me in that department. I also loved that song you guys used; it matched the cartoon so well that it would rival the likes of Thriller.

What I liked about this:
-Great song
-Stylish
-Great animation
-Cool-looking robot

What I didn't like:
-People will accuse you of copying off of Baron von Brunk and Hans Van Harken.
-No subtitles.

Overall: For doing an excellent music video for a band I never heard of (and a kick ass one at that); here's a ten.

Score: 9

"What's with the flak?"

submission: -Special Delivery-

date: April 25, 2009

This is better than most of the stuff on here. Sure it may be a bit derivative (seeing that it has things not dissimilar to Resident Evil and 24), but I have seen much worse. The acting in this one may not match Orson Welles or Mel Blanc; but for everyday people, it out does most low-budget, straight-to-video stories. Hell, you might give Dark Maze's V for Vile shorts a run for their money. I also appreciate the fact that you used audio portal music that isn't from Paragon X9 (and this is coming from someone who is a fan of his work). Plus, your selection added to the atmosphere that this short film was trying to build up. As for the camera work: I don't know anything about camera positioning, but you and your friends did a great job at that. I also liked the blood effects as well.

What I like:
-Decent acting for something made on a shoestring budget.
-Proper camera angles
-Appropriate music selection
-Good image quality
-Shoestring budget special effects done right.
-The length

What I didn't like
-People will start accusing you of ripping off Resident Evil and 24, but who are they to criticize?

Overall: I'm getting sick of people downrating this just because it's a live video. Hell, I have a rant about video files on my page. I am giving this a nine because I enjoyed it for what it is. This almost makes me want to do my own live video stuff.

Score: 9

"Great game!"

submission: Megaman Next (Remix) Test

date: February 14, 2009

MaelStormm, this is easily your best game to date. The only reasons that I can think of regarding those who didn't like are:
-Use of Mega Man
-Use of Sprites
Just fuck what they think for now, seeing that you did an excellent job on the graphics. Most of this game's graphics are custom made and those that weren't were redrawn to look nicer. However, many of the sprites look out of place, but I can overlook that. On the other hand, I think you should learn how to use colored outlines which will make the game's graphics look even better than before. The sound effects are nice enough as is, but not everyone will like them. By contrast, the music selection kicks major ass and I liked the "Duel of Top" song from Thunder Force 5 (you need to make a ThunderForce game in Flash sometime). Now, for the gameplay, it may not be for keyboards, but you succeeded in making something badass!

What I did like:
-No bugs
-Excellent Spritework
-Great music selection
-Fun to play

What I didn't like:
-Background graphics could have been touched up a bit.
-A bit too dependent on a gamepad, but I can overlook this.

Overall: A nine out of ten I say. You should consider a Thunder Force Next sometime, seeing that you used TF5 music in the boss battle.

Score: 9

"Nice fight to the death, Doomhammr."

submission: The Edge of Torment

date: January 30, 2009

Why is it that every time someone submits a flash video such as this one, it gets flak for not being a cartoon. Even though I would like to see more hand-animated frame-by-frame, that won't stop me from enjoying this short. Now, onto the review: This may not be up to par with some 120,000-3,000,000 dollar indie film, much less a 5 million dollar or higher Hollywood movie in terms of effects and choreography; but for something made by three guys, they get the job done. While the acting could be a bit better, but seeing that you guys aren't professionals such as Dan Castellaneta (from Married with Children and the Simpsons) or Garry Chalk (from Beast Wars and the X-Files); I say that you pass for the effort.

What I liked:
-Good video quality (seeing that video files are huge).
-decent special effects for such a stringent budget.
-Good narration
-Something different

What I didn't like:
-Acting/choreography could be a bit better, but you and your friends are everyday people.

Overall: I think YouTube and Veoh's userbases need to learn a thing or two from you and your friends, Doomhammr. Therefore, here's a nine out of ten. Now if only people here weren't so hostile to flash videos.